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Carlos Ferrari

Königswinter

Summary

Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 10+ years of experience in leading organizational business units.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain / Intl. Logistics Manager

IHC Siebengebirge AG
06.2013 - Current
  • Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
  • Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
  • Management of external service providers (3PL)
  • Develop new concepts and optimize existing systems.
  • Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
  • Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
  • Procuring best logistics solutions considering best optimization and lead times.

Logistics Manager

ISC Siebengebirge AG
06.2010 - 06.2013
  • Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
  • Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
  • Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Design and develop special packaging solutions.
  • Coordinate with 3PL best shipping method.
  • Planning, control and optimization of operational processes

Managing Director /Partner

TP - Trade & Pack
02.2006 - 06.2010
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Supply-chain management
  • Procure 3PL suppliers and organize best modal of transport
  • Develop packaging designs according to special material requirements

International Logistics Manager

WHB Automotive Intl.
08.2005 - 01.2006
  • Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
  • Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
  • Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
  • Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
  • Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
  • Develop new logistic concepts and optimize existing systems.

Operations Manager

Rohde & Liesenfeld Freight Forwarding
04.1998 - 01.2004
  • Responsible for both Sea and Air departments
  • Contact and negotiating freight rates
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.


Education

BBA - Business Administration

FAAP
Sao Paulo

Skills

  • Supplier Performance Management
  • Coordinate Transportation
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Team Goals
  • Performance Maximization
  • Shipment Consolidation
  • International Logistics
  • Critical Thinking
  • Supplier Negotiations
  • 3PL (Third Party Logistics)

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Advanced (C1)
Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Supply Chain / Intl. Logistics Manager

IHC Siebengebirge AG
06.2013 - Current

Logistics Manager

ISC Siebengebirge AG
06.2010 - 06.2013

Managing Director /Partner

TP - Trade & Pack
02.2006 - 06.2010

International Logistics Manager

WHB Automotive Intl.
08.2005 - 01.2006

Operations Manager

Rohde & Liesenfeld Freight Forwarding
04.1998 - 01.2004

BBA - Business Administration

FAAP

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